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Third Annual Athens Beer Fest Returning This Spring
ATHENS, Ga. – Break out the ale! The Classic Center Cultural Foundation will celebrate the third annual Athens Beer Fest on Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center. Kick off the spring season by sampling the latest and greatest beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at Athens Beer Fest. Previous breweries include Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Normaltown, Terrapin, South Main, and more! Grab a glass, pull up a chair, sit back, and
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Athens On Ice Outdoor Public Ice Skating Returns!
ATHENS, Ga. – Athens On Ice Public Ice Skating returns for another outdoor season at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center beginning on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Bundle up and bring your friends and family along for a great time at this fan-favorite holiday activity! ickets are only $15 and include your skate rental and 75 minutes of on-ice fun. Groups of ten or more are eligible for $12 tickets. Want to skate regularly this season? Season passes are also available for $125. Tickets for Athens
Akins Ford Arena Shares Grand Opening Weekend Schedule
Athens, GA – Akins Ford Arena and the Athens Rock Lobsters address their heartfelt gratitude to fans for their unwavering support amid the challenges that led to the postponement of the highly anticipated home opening weekend. This week, Athens-Clarke County will conduct inspections of Akins Ford Arena. In light of the timing of these inspections, the decision has been made to reschedule the Athens Rock Lobsters game against Monroe, initially slated for Thursday, December 12th. “Our fans’ safety and the
Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Network Partner to Empower Local Professionals
Athens, GA — The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Young Professionals Network are thrilled to announce a new partnership to enhance opportunities, resources, and support for members of both organizations. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to catalyzing prosperity through commerce in the Athens area. The partnership will unite the strengths of the Chamber, an advocate for championing whole-picture business growth, and YPN, an organization dedicated to empowering young
Get Comfortable gets National Recognition
On October 29th, the United States Chamber of Commerce announced Creature Comforts as a winner of the 25th Annual Citizens Awards in Washington D.C.—a long-standing program honoring companies nationwide for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. We were awarded the Best Community Improvement Program—alongside other finalists, including Johnson Outdoors and the PNC Financial Services Group—for the development of an innovative early literacy intervention via Get Comfortable. Other
St. Mary’s Hospital earns national recognition for promoting organ, eye, and tissue donatio
St. Mary’s Hospital earned national recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across the state of Georgia through the DoNation Campaign. DoNation engages workplaces of all sizes and industries to highlight the importance in the lifesaving and life-giving mission of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. St. Mary’s Hospital, in partnership with LifeLink® of Georgia, the local organ and tissue recovery program, and Donate Life Georgia, the state’s organ and
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty Welcomes New Agent Kelci Cash
November 2024 (Athens, GA). Kelci Cash joins Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty as a licensed REALTOR® in residential properties. Kelci Cash began her career with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty in August of 2024 after earning her real estate license. As an Athens area native, Cash has acquired the local expertise and knowledge allowing her to best serve her clients. Her familiarity with the region ensures her clients receive the latest insights on the current real estate market. In her free time, Cash
National, Local Partners Collaborate on Program for Athens-Clarke County Students
ATHENS, GA – November 21, 2024—The Classic Center, in association with the International Association on Venue Managers (IAVM), is proud to join forces with the Clarke County School District’s Athens Community Career Academy (ACCA) as a new curriculum pathway begins this semester. The Entertainment, Sports, and Event Management pathway has welcomed 16 students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program offers a comprehensive education in venue management, providing hands-on experience in event planning
Pursue your Passion: 2025 Performing Arts and Visual Arts Scholarships Available
ATHENS, GA – November 19, 2024 – The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for the performing arts and visual arts scholarship. Applications are open to 9th through 12th-grade high school students living in the Northeast Georgia region. Students interested in applying should visit ClassicCenter.com/Scholarships or email Foundation@ClassicCenter.com. Scholarships will be awarded based on an application and audition or interview process. The deadline to apply for the
Everyone’s Favorite Wine Event Returns to Athens This February
Break out the wine glasses and get ready for a weekend of exquisite taste, as Athens Wine Weekend returns to The Classic Center, February 7-9, 2025. The event kicks off on Friday evening with an Amuse-Bouche, or “A Little Surprise,” featuring several talented chefs from Athens area restaurants. Each chef offers a sampling of their cooking artistry paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate. During Saturday afternoon’s Grand Tasting, participants can peruse and sample wines from around the
Dr. Katherine Yancey joins Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons
Dr. Katherine Yancey joins Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons Dr. Katherine H. Yancey, MD, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon with roots in Athens, has joined Athens General and Colorectal Surgeons (AGCS), part of St. Mary's Medical Group. As a skilled surgeon with special interests in robotics and abdominal wall reconstruction, Dr. Yancey is able to use leading-edge, minimally invasive techniques for many procedures. Among the most common types of procedures she performs are gastrointestinal
Beloved, Heartfelt Holiday Show Returns to Athens This Christmas
ATHENS, Ga. – November 12, 2024 – Celebrating its 19th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings seasonal Irish traditions back to The Classic Center Theatre on December 10. The long-running show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. The family-friendly performance features stunning vocals from Caitríona Sherlock along with lively instrumental tunes on fiddle by MacDiarmada, flute and uilleann pipes by
Get Ready for Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam® is Coming to Athens!
Get Ready for Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam® is Coming to Athens! Tickets on sale now to see the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks and best drivers roar into Akins Ford Arena on June 20-22 for Stadium Championship Series East Athens, GA (November 12, 2024) – Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Akins Ford Arena on June 20-22, 2025. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over
An Evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
The songwriting duo of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings comes to The Classic Center Theatre on April 3, 2025. Woodland On Tour supports the duo’s latest album release on their label, Acony Records. With a partnership spanning over twenty years, Welch and Rawlings have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone. Recently, they were crowned with the Berklee American Masters Award and honored by the Americana Music Association
LAD Truck Lines Announces Several Key Promotions and New Leadership Additions
Watkinsville, Ga. – Nov. 11, 2024 – LAD Truck Lines Inc., a trucking and logistics company headquartered in Watkinsville, is pleased to announce several key promotions and appointments within its leadership team. These strategic moves are part of the company’s commitment to operational excellence, improving the customer experience and delivering exceptional service. The below executives will begin serving in their new roles effective immediately: • Austin Bushatz has been hired as Vice President
Dr. Mohana Cherukuri joins St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates
Dr. Mohana Cherukuri joins St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates Athens, Ga. – Dr. Mohana Laasya Cherukuri, a primary care physician, officially joins St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates (SIMA) on Monday, Nov. 11. The office is now accepting new patient appointments, with same-day or next-day appointments available in many cases. Dr. Cherukuri comes to St. Mary’s Medical Group from the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) in
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty Announces Annual Coats for Kids Drive
October 2024 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty proudly announces the 32nd annual Coats for Kids Coat Drive. To meet the need of coats and jackets for children in the community, our office will accept monetary donations for our annual coat drive until December 13, 2024.Donations will be used to purchase new coats and winter wear to meet the specific needs of children in our local school systems. Since its creation in 1992, the Coats for Kids drive has kept hundreds of children in our community
Tom Segura Announces Global Stand-Up Comedy Tour 'Come Together' is coming to Akins Ford Arena
ATHENS, Ga. –Today one of the biggest touring comedians, Tom Segura, announced the 2025 dates of his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together. Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. Over 40 dates have been added throughout North America and Europe including a stop in Athens, GA, at Akins Ford Arena on January 30. Tickets will be available via presale starting Wednesday, October 9, at 10 AM local
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